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Are cats better than dogs? Let’s start off this somewhat scientific review of some unscientific questions with a quick disclaimer: Before I dove in the pool of luxury that is the life of a freelance writer (obviously specializing in satire) I spent about 10 years as a shelter manager and career animal advocate. Thousands of

If you are the guardian of an indoor-only cat, you many wonder why you might need ID for your cat–and even if you did, what would you put on a cat ID tag? Here’s the thing, according to a recent ASPCA poll, around 15 percent of cat owners report having lost a cat at some

July 4th may get all the glory and fireworks, but November is truly one of the most American of months. With an election at the beginning and Thanksgiving towards the end, this month packs a lot of patriotism in. November 3rd marks the big day this year—and with the presidency up for grabs, we at

The astrological forecast this month? No big deal, just sweeping changes set to affect everyone’s lives…forever. Now, before your start digging up the yard to prep your doggie bunker, remember that change and be good, positive, and even transformative. Here’s a breakdown of all the astrological aspects coming our way this month: Mercury ends its

Cats are inherently curious creatures. Anything that moves fast, makes noise, or looks interesting is bound to attract their attention, even if it’s something as simple as a piece of paper. While there is little in the way of scientific explanation for cats’ tendencies to “if it fits, I sits” in or on just about

Dogs usually get all the attention for their proficient sniffers but the fact is that cats also have highly developed olfactory systems, allowing them to find out all kinds of things with their cute little button noses. It can be a little disturbing though when those cute button noses lead kitties to things we humans

Why is My Cat Eating The Litter? Cats sometimes do mysterious things. And sometimes, to our shock, that includes eating cat litter. What in the world possesses a cat to eat cat litter—and is it even safe for them to eat? As it turns out, there are a lot of reasons why a cat might

Let’s start with the simple answer–they’re not! While all-white cats are more prone to deafness than cats with color, it’s not an all-or-nothing thing. Actually, it’s quite fascinating so let’s dive right in. Are All-white Cats Rare? They are! All-white cats make up only about 5 percent of the general cat population. All-white cats lack

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. On September 29, with more than 1,000 viewers watching on Facebook, the top five finalists of the 2020 Miss Dog Mom Pageant anxiously waited to hear who would take home the 2020 crown. Seven judges—including current Miss World Massachusetts Alissa Musto, pet fashion designer Roberto Negrin, and

Finally! The crisp, cool autumn air has made it fully acceptable for us to don stretchy pants and sweatshirts all day, curl up with a warm beverage, and settle in for hours of  (don’t judge) virtual entertainment. After all, we’re in COVID times here, so the normal rules about binge-watching and soft pants need not

Compulsively doomscrolling through Twitter last week, I stumbled upon a curious tweet that managed to distract me from Mike Pence’s fly for a few, fleeting minutes. The tweet claimed a magical cure to a common WFH frustration: kitties interrupting Zoom calls, pouncing on keyboards, and in general persistently vying for our attention while we’re working

Few things warm the heart as much as the rumbling purr of a happy cat. There’s more to your cat’s purr than meets the eyes, though. Unlike a cat’s trill or meow, purring is a complex phenomenon. It happens for a variety of reasons, has wild origins, and may even offer healing properties—to cats and

Let’s be real, there have been quite a few trending phases of quarantine in 2020. Whether you were into that Dalgona Coffee craze (which, believe it or not, began around the beginning of quarantine in MARCH (someone pick me up off the floor I just fainted) or various baking/craft/challenges, random things seemed to pique our interest,

Incorporating the fantastic health benefits of pumpkin into your dog’s diet just got a whole lot easier thanks to this definitive list of our favorite pumpkin dog treat recipes. We’ve listed our pumpkin homemade dog treats from easiest (right from the can), to hardest (pumpkin cupcakes with peanut butter and cream cheese frosting). So there’s

Are you someone who likes to hear the facts straight from the horse’s (er…dog’s) mouth? Well, Hotels.com is on the lookout for just that by enlisting the help of the most knowledgeable of critter travel critics—the pets themselves! First reported by our friends at Food & Wine and Travel & Leisure, the hotel booking site

Welcome to October! This month brings a lot of changes, which can result in a lot of mixed up feelings. Situations and relationships will shift, allowing each individual to realize the best place to put their energy—themselves. Before I get into the monthly breakdown below, here are more specific details about what’s happening astrologically this

Plastic bags are magical, exciting objects to many cats. Some just love to play with the crinkly bags and bat them around. Others love to lick them. But why do cats lick plastic? There are a few reasons why cats might lick plastic. One of them, according to National Geographic, is an eating disorder called

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Do you ever wish you could understand your dog better? Or that they’d give you some visual cues about how certain things or activities make them feel? Well, now you can! Doggie Language, the forthcoming book out 10/6 from artist and dog illustrator Lili Chin, perfectly illustrates

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. During a time when it feels like the whole world needs to go back to school just to figure out how to stay alive on the planet, author and naturalist Sy Montgomery’s just-released new book for children, Becoming a Good Creature, offers a message we all could

Cats are expressive by nature and often talk to their owners—especially when food or toys are involved. But how do cats communicate with each other? Do they communicate with them the same way they communicate with you? If you’ve ever wondered how cat communication works, wonder no longer. We’ve done the research and are excited

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Table of Contents Is your dog stuck in the 20th century? Walk them into the present with these amazing advances in pet tech designed to improve their life (and yours). From smart collars to treat-dispensing cams, we’ve got the scoop on the best high tech pet products

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Not a substitute for professional veterinary help. Pet parents take cranberry supplements to support urinary tract and kidney health, a healthy immune system, and good blood pressure. But what about cranberry supplements for your dog? You’ll sometimes see cranberries listed as an ingredient in their regular food

With the wildfires raging along the West Coast, and firefighters working long, difficult shifts, the emotional toll can be devastating. Some of the Marin County, California firefighters are getting some relief by way of a golden retriever named Kerith. Her job: To wiggle her butt, let the firefighters pet and spend time with her, and

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Is your cat a gobbler? Does food vanish down their throat in seconds, only to reappear a few minutes later on your hallway carpet? It’s possible that a puzzle bowl or another slow feeder bowl for cats might help. These dishes require your cat to pause (or

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Trick-or-pumpkin treat! You’re not the only one who is ready for some pumpkin and pumpkin-flavored goodness as the leaves change. Pumpkin dog treats aren’t just a delicious bite of autumn—pumpkin can also be a healthy year-round ingredient in your dog’s nutrition plan. So, what makes pumpkin a

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Choosing a cat carrier is serious business. The right carrier will be comfortable for your cat, but also easy for you to carry. Most importantly, the carrier needs to be able to protect your cat. Just about everyone I know has had a flimsy carrier fall apart.

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Having a comfortable place to sleep and lounge is a must-have for everyone, and that includes your cats. They want a cat bed where they can feel safe, warm, get a good night’s rest, and be alone when they desire. After all, they sleep between 15 and

Unless you’ve spent the last six months with your head buried in the sand, you’re probably aware that 2020 has been one mess of a year. Global pandemic? Check. Civil unrest? Check. Fires and floods? Check, check. Although some may find it difficult to sum up such a catastrophic year, the folks at the Everett,

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Whenever someone says Jill Rappaport is the “face of senior dogs,” she takes it as a compliment. “I’m really thrilled and honored to be the face and voice of the voiceless,” she said. “I’m all about the underdogs in the rescue world.” The network journalist, award-winning animal

This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. Birds are funny, quirky critters. When you start really looking at them—their funny flexible feet, their useful beaks, it’s not hard to believe they’re living dinosaurs, Parrots are smart, funny—and particular enough to remind you of your friends with finicky felines. Our little dinosaur, Mango, is a